City of Jacksonville

"Show Up to Shine,” isn't just a slogan; it’s a call to action about the importance of school attendance at every grade level. It’s a commitment to our children’s futures and to the promise that every student has the chance to reach their full potential. "Education is everything," said Mayor Donna Deegan. "It shapes our future leaders, innovators, and citizens. But every day missed is a missed opportunity for growth, learning, and achievement. That’s why it is important to address this challenge head-on and to champion being present, both physically and mentally, in the classroom." Thank you to Duval County Public Schools, READ USA INC, the Duval County Clerk of Courts, and several other community and business leaders for their partnership on this crucial initiative.

Start your weekend off with a good deed and join Groundwork Jacksonville, Downtown Vision Inc., the JAX Chamber, 904 Happy Hour, St. Johns Riverkeeper, the Downtown Investment Authority, and the Downtown Dwellers for an Emerald Trail Cleanup tomorrow at 9am at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park. There is free on street parking surrounding the park at 120 Lee Street in LaVilla. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dF2vNVTU

Join us next Thursday, August 29th at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch for the "Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Kickoff." Attendees can review the Regional Priority Climate Action Plan, receive updates on implementation grants, and discuss local survey results and strategies. This event outlines the timeline to complete Northeast Florida's first Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan and Greenhouse Gas Inventory, due to the EPA in 2025. For more information, and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/daaG6dbr

Each month, our Jacksonville Small & Emerging Business team hosts an Equal Business Opportunity Forum where small business owners can learn more about getting registered with JSEB and maximizing procurement opportunities with the City. The next forum is tonight at 6pm at Westside High School (5530 Firestone Rd) For more details, including a schedule of upcoming Equal Business Opportunity Forums, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e-mQh3Ws

It's so awesome to see everyone - not just the skaters - enjoying the new Artist Walk Skatepark 🛹 Thanks to CA Skateparks, JaxParks, Mayor Donna Deegan, and the City Council for all of your help turning these 3 blocks of dirt underneath the Fuller Warren Bridge into a destination for all! "Although the primary function here is skating, the mission of this space is to build off an art walk foundation," said Mayor Deegan. "Think of the park’s design as a flowing art piece. We know getting families and kids are really excited to get out and enjoy it." Stay tuned for updates on Phase 2 of construction featuring improvements to the Park Street side of Artist Walk, as well as the art and sculpture space closest to Riverside Avenue.

What a great turnout at the first-ever JSEB Hispanic Business Forum last night! We appreciate the interest from the 70+ local small business owners looking to join our JSEB team. If you missed the event last night, learn more about the next Hispanic Business Forum coming up on September 17th at the Jacksonville Public Library Downtown Branch here: https://lnkd.in/e-mQh3Ws ¡Qué gran participación en el primer Foro de Negocios Hispanos de JSEB anoche! Apreciamos el interés de los más de 70 propietarios de pequeñas empresas locales que desean unirse a nuestro equipo JSEB. Si se perdió el evento de anoche, obtenga más información sobre el próximo Foro de Negocios Hispanos que se celebrará el 17 de septiembre en la sucursal del centro de la Biblioteca Pública de Jacksonville aquí: https://lnkd.in/e-mQh3Ws

We love our Animal Care & Protective Services volunteers 🐶🐈 If you've thought about joining our team of dedicated volunteers, there are two upcoming shelter tour and volunteer information sessions left this month. Go to https://lnkd.in/euRdx64Z and fill out the brief questionnaire to get started! Thank you so much!

ICYMI: The newest public art installation from the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville was unveiled in Stockton Park Tuesday during a moving ceremony. "On Allison's Wings" honors Allison Brundick Haramis and the amazing work of Angels for Allison, the non-profit named in her memory. The Angels For Allison the Allison Brundick Haramis Foundation Inc provides financial support towards the funeral costs of the loss of a child. To date, they have helped over 1,000 Northeast Florida families cope with their unimaginable loss. The sculpture, created by David Main of Main Made Studios, is part of the Cultural Council's Art In Public Places Program. The mission is the procurement, maintenance, restoration, installation, and the responsible stewardship of public art throughout the City.

The City is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of the The Anderson-DuBose Company's new food storage facility in Northwest Jacksonville today. As the food provider for 300+ McDonald's and Chipotle restaurants in the Southeast, their distribution facility comes with a $60 million investment for the project and more than 100 jobs with competitive pay and benefits. "I couldn’t be more excited that we will be home to Anderson-Dubose’s brand-new food storage facility," said Mayor Donna Deegan during the ceremony Tuesday morning. "They see our city’s promise, they know our reputation as America’s Logistics Hub and a fantastic place to do business, and they have a company culture that is very much in line with our own." Anderson-Dubose received the 2024 Smart Culture Award from Smart Business Magazine, citing their company values of accountability, sustainability, and inclusion. We are thrilled that they have chosen Jacksonville as their place to grow - Welcome!

Hispanic small business owners: Learn how to certify your business with the City to be able to bid on contracts and city grants. Our JSEB team is hosting an Emerging Business Forum tomorrow, August 20 at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch from 6 to 8pm. Complete info here: https://lnkd.in/e-mQh3Ws Para todos dueños de pequeñas empresas Hispanas: Vengan a aprender cómo certificar su negocio con la Ciudad de Jacksonville para poder licitar en contratos y subvenciones de la ciudad. Martes 20 de agosto en la Biblioteca Principal en el centro de Jacksonville - 6 p.m. a 8 p.m. ¡Este es el primero de una serie de 4! ¡Regístrate hoy mismo! Desplázate hasta el final y pasa el foro en inglés para inscribirte en el Foro JSEB en Español. ¡Es gratis y para toda la familia!